Art through lived experiences: How Carolyn Dell ’26 found connection and collaboration as a film, television, and theatre major

Carolyn Dell’s career path was ignited by a fireworks show. As a sophomore in high school, Dell’s father — who worked in theme parks entertainment — gave her the opportunity to program part of a fireworks show at Six Flags. Dell watched as her art lit up the sky and became the backdrop for a couple’s surprise engagement. That’s when she knew that, no matter what, she needed to continue making art. “That memory is going to be part of their lives forever,” Dell said. “And I’m always going to be...